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Oolite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Oolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Oolite and Jaspillite

The general Oolite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Oolite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Oolite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Oolite and Jaspillite

The history of Oolite and Jaspillite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Oolite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

Oolite and Jaspillite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Oolite and Jaspillite. In this section, you will know about Oolite and Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Oolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Jaspillite is Western Australia, Minnesota. It is interesting to know the name of Oolite and Jaspillite discoverer. The discoverer of Oolite and Jaspillite are Unknown.

Etymology of Oolite and Jaspillite

Along with Oolite and Jaspillite definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Jaspillite. Etymology of Oolite and Jaspillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Jaspillite. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Jaspillite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite and Jaspillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Jaspillite are listed below.

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